Art Events & Classes

Minneapolis Art Events and Classes

1500 Jackson St NE  Minneapolis, MN  55413  Studio #321

 

Open Saturdays

12:00 PM-4:00 PM     

Open Saturdays are the retail hours to stroll all four floors of the 102 year old former seed warehouse, now home to over 300 artists and creatives. Open Studios, Special Events and Gallery Openings all under one Enormous Roof!

Not all artists or studios will be open during extended Northrup King Building hours, per their discretion. We encourage you to contact the artist or studio you wish to visit to ensure they will be open. Masks are required throughout the building.

First Thursdays of every month

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

First Thursdays are a great night to visit the artists and discuss the process and inspiration behind the incredible art, and take home your one-of-a-kind treasure.

Northrup King Nights   

Saturday, March 23, 2024 5:00 PM-9:00 PM

This will be an extraordinary evening! Northrup King Nights in September offers a chance to browse works from hundreds of artists and shop multiple open creative studios. Explore all four floors and experience breathtaking galleries, fun boutiques, and unique local businesses. All this and more - under one enormous roof!

Not all artists or studios will be open during extended Northrup King Building hours, per their discretion. We encourage you to contact the artist or studio you wish to visit to ensure they will be open.

 

Art-A-Whirl®

MAY 17-MAY 19, 2024

NEMAA Presents Art-A-Whirl®

Art-A-Whirl® is a virtual and in-person open studio tour in Northeast Minneapolis. It’s a great opportunity to tour private artist studios and galleries, connect with the artists, and purchase original artwork. Over the last 26 years, it has become the largest open studio tour in the country. Art-A-Whirl® takes place annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis, the third weekend of May.


    Art Attack!

    NOV 8-NOV 10, 2024

    Are you ready for an Art Attack? The Northrup King Building's highly anticipated fall open studio event showcases four floors of amazing art and gifts that will attack all your senses – in a good way! Meet the artists, find a unique treasure, get your shopping done, or try your hand at an interactive art activity – all featured at our beautiful and historic arts building. Three days full of fun, color and inspiration! Rawr, it's Art Attack! 

    • Friday, November 8th from 5-9pm
    • Saturday, November 9th from 12-8pm
    • Sunday, November 10th from 12-5pm

     

     Local Art Classes

    White Bear Center for the Arts has offerings for all skill levels, ages, and schedules. 

    LIVE CLASSES and ZOOM
    Join a Zoom meeting with fellow classmates for live instruction. You will be able to ask questions, share your work, and participate in critique.

     To see or register for Lisa’s classes, use this link for the catalog:

     https://whitebeararts.org